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Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Bar

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Address:
2800 Kirby Dr., Suite A-132
Houston, TX 77098

Neighborhood:
Upper Kirby/Shepherd Corridor

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.AvaAlto.com
Phone: (713) 386-6460
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
Special Events & Promotions: New Lunch & Dinner Menus Upper Kirby $14 / 2 course pre fixed lunch menu, Monday Thru Friday Happy Hour: Monday Thru Friday 4 PM - 7 PM @ Ava Bar ONLY

Getting there

Cross Street: Westheimer
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Self Park is available in designated areas.
Complimentary Valet for lunch.
$5 valet charge for dinner.

A word from Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Bar

Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Bar is a modern version of an old world setting, serving American and Mediterranean favorites. It is a long sexy space with comfy sofas and zinc top tables facing Kirby Drive. A patio wraps around the entrance. Menu selections range from small plates (ideal for sharing), to… pasta, seafood, steaks and a great burger (of course). We have good, but moderately priced wines, beer and a creative array of signature cocktails.Continued

Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Bar

3.8

97 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot

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96 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

96 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

hot spot(48)
fit for foodies(42)
special occasion(33)

good for groups(30)
neighborhood gem(27)
romantic(26)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (96)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Food concepts are interesting,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food concepts are interesting, but not executed well. Will probably not go back."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

While the atmosphere at Ava's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"While the atmosphere at Ava's is great, the food was subpar. While the menu had some great choices and the execution was good, the cuts of meat were poor at best. Both the t-bone and lamb were extremely fatty and the sides and salads were average."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ava is amazing!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This restaurant is always outstanding. The staff is on top of their game and the food is always extraordinaire!"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Good but we weren't overly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2007

Dined on 04/11/2012

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Good but we weren't overly impressed with our experience."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2007

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great atmosphere. Reasonable

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Very good service and god food."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The waitstaff was nice and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The waitstaff was nice and the food was good. They squeezed our party of 6 at a 4 person table that backed up to the bar. It was very loud and hard to hold a conversation. It was not well suited for our group."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

More than what I expected

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I was pleasantly surprised with a nicer atmosphere than the name applies. I expected more of a casual gastropub, but experienced a nice restaurant instead. The upscale design called for nicer attire than what I chose. The cuisine was also geared more toward the mid-scale foodie as opposed to being nice bar food. I should have visited their web site first because their presence on OpenTable doesn't do it enough justice. Superb service, nice wine selection, delicious fresh bread, Speck Wrapped Dates, Pappardelle ‘Grandmere’ & Rigatoni ‘Vecchio Mundo’. The Manager even surprised us with a shrimp stuffed squid appetizer that was quite a palate teaser. We'll be back for more and to try the Pizza and bands at Alto upstairs as well."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food is great and service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food is great and service if great. Pretty noisy though but I still like to eat there occasionally. Very close and convenient for me too."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

We are welcomed to Ava by

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We are welcomed to Ava by an extremely helpful and friendly Hostess. We waited for more in our group and enjoyed drinks at the bar. Service was attentive and the drinks were appropriately priced for the level. Seated and then greeted by our server was also pleasant. However, the dining experience took a turn for the worse when the food arrived - beginning with the "fishy", imitation-tasting, crab cocktail. We promptly returned this dish to be greeted with a steak tar tar, that while tasteful, lacked the typical firm texture found in the average tartar. Things did not get any better with the entrees, from the overcooked, dry steak, to the overcooked Ahi Tuna steak. The creme brulee was topped with still frozen berries."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The menu here is great; however,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The menu here is great; however, my meal disappointed on the lack of basic salt. The steak tartare was okay but needed some salt either in the seasoning or the toast. Then my striped bass was slightly overcooked and the broccoli rabe needed salt or some type of seasoning. My margarita was okay…supposed to be spicy but wasn't. I like the style of restaurant and the menu sounds wonderful. It could be magnificent with a little more attention to seasoning and execution. I'll give it some time and try again."